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Buying chicken carcasses
I never seem to roast enough chicken to provide enough stock for all the soup that I make. What is the going rate for a chicken carcass from a butcher, and is it something butchers commonly will be likely to sell?
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Fish sauce
Just discovered a bottle of fish sauce in the cupboard, it's opened but well in date still but says that it should have been put in the fridge. Is it safe to use? I keep ketchup etc in the cupboard and don't think twice about using them but as it's fish I was wondering if it's OK? Sorry am paranoid about this sort of thing!
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O/S Daily Saturday 21st February 2015
O/S Daily Saturday 21st February 2015 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Tips on showing your house?
Hi I'm looking for OS tips on showing our house? We have just put it up for sale and I'm hoping to get some viewings. We both work and have 2 young children so I'm trying to keep it clean and tidy but I'm trying to find some tips for when I'm showing people round to make it look, smell and feel nice Any tips would be great…
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Expensive ginger cake
I have just hurriedly bought an expensive ginger cake as a friend rang to say that she's going to pop in for a cuppa. It's nice BUT too expensive. I have now found this recipe and will try to copy the bought one. 200g/7oz self-raising flour 200g/7oz sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 55g/2oz margarine,…
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Ccj claim form
I've received a CCJ claim form for an old debt I'd forgotten about. Before completing the claim form to send to the court I spoke to the credit directly and agreed to pay £300.00 (on the day which I did) and then the remainder by direct debit 1 month later... They've agreed and said I can ignore the claim form.. Is this…
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O/S Daily Friday 20th February 2015
O/S Daily Friday 20th February 2015 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Should I ask to take the rest of the wine bottle home?
We often go out to dinner and order a bottle of wine or two at the restaurant. Sometimes, especially if we've bought a second bottle, we don't finish it all. Is it OK to ask if we can take the rest of the bottle home? If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Yeh! Just made my own toilet deodorant neuteraliser
I heard about a product on the local radio that someone jokingly asked for as a Christmas gift. http://www.highstreettv.com/poofume.html Anyway, I was thinking of making my own but only had Tea Tree Oil in the house, so tried that. So, I filled a small spray bottle with tap water, added about 30 drops of tea tree oil and a…
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found some possibly valuable collectables during my KonMari forays. Where to sell?
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Help please, food shop...
Morning all OS'ers Me and my family are trying to pay off a large bill at the moment and so have only a very limited amount to spend on food/household shopping for the next fortnight. I have put petrol in my car so if I'm frugal and a only make essential trips like work I should be ok. I have a voucher for Sburys £6 off…
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Trying to replicate Merchant Gourmet lentil sachets.
I absolutely love the sachets of Merchant Gourmet puy lentils in tomato and basil. But refuse to pay £2 for them! When I spotted 12 tins of puy lentils at a bargain price on Amazon I thought I'd order them and try and replicate the MG ones. I've had two attempts and, though they were acceptable, they didn't have the same…
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O/S Daily Thursday 19th February 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 19th February 2015 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Can i store cooked rice (and quinoa) in the fridge?
I am hoping to save myself some time by making a big bowl of rice or quinoa and storing it in a bowl in the fridge, so that i can use it in my lunches during the week. Is it safe to do this? Can i reheat it ok?
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Cleaning laminate floors
Cleaning laminate floors Our daughter rents out her flat, tenant has just left and laminate floors need a good clean.......but with what? The flat is unfurnished, so floors easy to inspect, they looked sort of streaky/cloudy all over. She has tried using a steam mop, the streaky/cloudy appearance went, but now the floors…
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Help needed
Hi I don't no where to start well First of I'm currently waiting for an e.s.a claim to go through recieved a text on Saturday from dwp to say claim being processed but nothing since .so at present I'm living of child benefit my child is 7 and I'm currently pregnant I guess I just need some ideas food wise I get the child…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 18th February 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 18th February 2015 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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How Often Do You Clean Out Your Kitchen Cupboards?
I think for a lot of women including me (maybe men too?) this question will bring a nasty pang of guilt/dread or at least a moment of unpleasant pondering. By cleaning them out I don't mean pushing things to one side and giving the cupboard a quick bleachy wipe. I am talking about the empty everything out, throw out of…
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Batch cooking ideas for freezer
Firstly apologies if there is already a thread for this - I did have a look but couldn't find anything specific. I am expecting baby number 2 in a couple of months and will be having a c-section so will be in a hospital for a few days. We also have a 4 year old who will be mainly looked after by my husband when I am in…
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How to make pasties?
I have some shortcrust pastry, some beef skirt, some onions, potatoes and vegetables. So I'd like to try and make pasties. How do i do it? Also, if i have leftover filling (i have more beef skirt than i need, so thought about making extra filling), can i freeze it?
